Bureau of Accreditation, Licensure and Certification

About the Bureau of Accreditation, Licensure and Certification.

Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) Information

There is currently a lifting of the moratorium that restricts issuance of new CILA licenses.

• Explaination of Stairway Enclosure
• Rule 115 Administrative Code

Community Day Services (CDS)

There is currently a lifting of the moratorium that allows providers to seek the issuance of new CDS certificates. 

• Rule 119 Administrative Code

Community Mental Health Center (CMHC)

• Rule 132 Administrative Code
• Rule 132 Mental Health Information

Contact Us

Direct questions about the BALC Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) licensure, Community Day Services (CDS) or Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) certification to DHS.BALC@illinois.gov . Questions will be reviewed once each week and answers will be returned.

Bureau of Accreditation, Licensure and Certification
401 South Clinton, 7th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60607